Welcome to The Master’s Tax & Financial Services
Our website is an information resource designed to help you learn more about personal finance. We believe that good financial decisions don’t have to be confusing. Our hope is that this website will assist you in learning more about tax issues, investing, retirement, insurance, preparing financially for college, estate planning, and wealth preservation.
As in other areas of life, each of us will be more successful in our financial matters if we hold to a clear objective and make decisions in alignment with our objective. Janelle and Richard are prepared to assist you to:
- Clarify and define your goals
- Identify solutions that fit your needs
- File complete and accurate tax returns taking your best elections
- Plan for future tax events in order to minimize taxes
- Understand how changing financial conditions affect you
- Track your financial progress
- Make investment planning easier (Richard)
Through years of disciplined saving Richard was able to retire from his engineering work early in 2013 at the age of 58. Retirement not only allows more time for grandchildren, but more time for this business. Whatever your future financial goals are - retirement, helping fund college for children or grandchildren, or others - Richard is prepared to help.
No one likes to see a letter from the IRS or state tax or revenue authority, but both Janelle and Richard have taken advanced course work on helping people work through these situations. Both are licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS.
We are open year-round. During the summer we are often out for a week or so for specialized Continuing Professional Education (CPE) or vacation with grandchildren. But we stay in touch and can help you address your concerns.
Please browse our site. It will not only introduce you to our company philosophy and services, but it will also offer a wealth of educational materials, articles, newsletters, calculators, and other tools — all designed to keep you up-to-date on financial issues, strategies, and trends. This educational material is updated frequently.
Helpful Content
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
Making Sense Of A Home Warranty
Understanding the value of a home warranty.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
Practical Moves to Safeguard Your Financial Progress
Explore these strategies to help protect your purchasing power in a world of rising costs.
Adapting Your Money Habits for a Confident Retirement
Learn five simple strategies that can help you adjust your financial habits for a more confident, fulfilling retirement.
Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence
This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
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Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
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Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.